Significant Increase Expected in Afghanistan Earthquake Fatalities, Says UN
Afghanistan Earthquake: UN Warns of Rising Death Toll and Casualties
The United Nations has raised concerns over the growing number of fatalities and injuries following a powerful earthquake that struck parts of Afghanistan.
Preliminary reports indicate that hundreds have been killed, while many more remain trapped under collapsed buildings. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned that the death toll could rise significantly as rescue efforts continue in remote and hard-to-reach areas.
The tremor, which shook several provinces, has left thousands homeless, with urgent needs for shelter, food, clean water, and medical care. Aid agencies are mobilizing emergency supplies, but access challenges and limited resources are slowing relief operations.
UN officials have appealed for swift international support, stressing that Afghanistan’s already fragile humanitarian situation could worsen dramatically if aid does not reach victims quickly.
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